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Why Would Russia Buy North Korean Weapons?
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Pyongyang reportedly intends to sell millions of rockets and artillery shells to Moscow.
The Importance of Robust Philippines-Indonesia Security Relations
By Chester Cabalza
As archipelagic nations facing a similar array of threats, there are ample reasons for the two nations to establish closer security ties.
India Commissions Latest Aircraft Carrier
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
While the Vikrant’s commissioning definitely boosts India’s naval capabilities, the overall trend in naval power is clearly shifting away from India.
Japanese Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
By Kosuke Takahashi
Japan has broken last year's record for its requested defense budget as security concerns mount in Tokyo.
Russia to Hold Sweeping Joint War Games With China, India, Others
By Vladimir Isachenkov
The Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held in Russia’s Far East and the Sea of Japan from September 1-7.
Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports for a Year
By Catherine Putz
The decision was immediately framed in the press as related to the war in Ukraine, but we know very little about Kazakhstan’s arms exports.
Why Guam’s Missile Defense Modernization Matters
By A.B. Abrams
Guam is a vital node of U.S. power projection in the Indo-Pacific. It’s also a key target for enemy strikes.
Southeast Asia and China’s Global Security Initiative: Between Rhetoric and Reality
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While China has begun integrating the GSI into its approach to Southeast Asia, it remains unclear how Beijing’s promises will translate into actions.
Thailand, China, and the Revival of Falcon Strike
By Tita Sanglee
The timing of this month's joint exercise with the Chinese air force has placed the Thai government in an awkward position.
How Will Marcos Shape the US-Philippines Alliance within Manila’s Evolving Security Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trajectory of the alliance will be contingent upon the management of structural challenges, and how Manila keeps pace with changing regional and global realities.
How Would Japan Respond to a Taiwan Contingency?
By Kosuke Takahashi
National preparedness for a cross-strait emergency has been far behind what is necessary.
Europe in the Indo-Pacific: Germany and France Flex Their Muscles
By Angshuman Choudhury
The broader context behind Germany and France’s participation in Australia’s “Pitch Black” air force exercise.